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Liver - hep b virus ( hbv)-hi, my father affected by hbv virus and he died on 3 years back. now i little scare about that the virus will affect myself?
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Get information: Find out if you're infected (positive hbsag) or if you're immune (positive hbsab). If you're infected, get treated. If you're not infected and not immune, get vaccinated.
Answered 10/20/2012
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